The Mexico goalkeeper captured the imaginations of fans around the world by pulling off a string of sensational saves against the Selecao

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa labelled his own performance 'unforgettable' as he pulled off a string of superb saves to deny Brazil in last night's 0-0 draw in Group A.

The keeper, who plays for Ajaccio in Ligue 1, was in inspired form as he repelled the frustrated Brazilians time and again, including an incredible save from Neymar that evoked memories of Gordon Banks' 1970 save from Pele.

Ochoa is out of contract this month and can't have failed to attract suitors with his display, with the 28-year-old classing his clean sheet at Fortaleza's Estadio Castelao as one of the best matches of his career.

“It's a game that I'm never going to forget,” he said.

“Keeping a clean sheet against Brazil in their own back yard, in a World Cup, it isn't easy. It was one of the best games of my life, but I hope to have many more memories like this, that we can put this game to one side and keep going.

“I'd prefer it if the strikers were man of the match as it would mean we'd won the game but I'm very happy with my performance.”

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And Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez could only join in the praise for his teammate after Mexico secured a point that makes them favourites to grab second place in Group A and progress to the knockout stages.

“It was a very, very good performance. He made three incredible saves, but the one I liked the most, that was most important, was the one from the header in the first half.

“It helps us so much to have such a secure goalkeeper like him, as well as what he offers besides.”

Yet despite pooping the hosts' party in Fortaleza with a hard-fought draw, Hernandez insisted that they were disappointed not to have come away from the game with more.